physical health

This episode explores how practicing the pause can regulate the nervous system, build self-trust, and reduce burnout, especially for Autistic, ADHD, and other neurodistinct people. Hosts Philip and guest Carol Jean Whittington delve into how awareness, compassionate curiosity, and small, self-directed pauses help you notice impulses without rushing to respond, while also addressing late identification, identity...

In this Ad Free episode, Dr. Megan Anna Neff explains how summer can push the Autistic nervous system beyond its window of tolerance and why self-care is essential for protecting capacity, clarity, and well-being. She breaks down the autonomic nervous system with practical cues for recognizing hyperarousal, hypo-arousal, shutdown, and the freeze response, and offers concrete, personal tells to monitor stress, f...

LaToya Hinton and Philip talk about the healthcare equities that Autistic women are not getting because of the systems that are not making those equities available.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts for this episode. Some doctors wrongfully believe that Autistic people do not know that our own bodies are different and need better medical care. Recently there have been attacks on the bodily autonomy of Autistic people, in particular but not limited to Autistics who are transgender. This confusion is further complicated as the health care that many marginali...